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Prognostic impact and therapeutic implications of sentinel lymph node micro-metastases in early-stage breast cancer patients
Wissenschaftlicher Artikel/Review - 01.05.2011
Viehl Carsten T, Langer Igor, Gueller Ulrich, Zanetti-Dällenbach Rosanna, Moch Holger, Wight Edward, Oertli Daniel, Zuber Markus
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The prognostic value of sentinel lymph node (SLN) micro-metastases and the question whether patients with SLN micro-metastases should undergo axillary lymph node dissection remain a matter of great debate. Based on the current literature and on our own data, we provide suggestive evidence that SLN micro-metastases in early stage breast cancer patients appear to have prognostic value and should impact the decision-making regarding adjuvant therapy, however, do not necessarily require further surgical treatment.